THE VICTORIA RANGE.

Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 17, 22 July 1893, Page 12

THE VICTORIA RANGE .

A new local industry deserving of support throughout Southland has been started by Messrs J. Walker and Co., of the Victoria Foundr} r . Stimulated by the active demand (in the country districts especially) for their cottage grates with hobs and backs combined, they have now entered into the manufacture of an improved kind of range, and fenders, etc. Unlike those mostly in use here, their range —the Victoria —has a long fire box, extending almost from end to end, in which either wood, up to two feet lengths, coal, or lignite may be burned. The heat is thus more equally distributed over the oven and upon the top, where the full heating effect may be utilised with several pots and pans. The fuel can be put in from the front without disturbing the cooking utensils, and if 1 desirable the fire doors may be left open to warm the room. The oven door opens downwards to a level, affording a facility which will be appreciated by those good housewives who know the disadvantage that most ovens present in this respect. With the Victoria range they can simply draw the pan or shelf on to the door, when they wish to turn or to lift anything that may be cooking, and do so without burning their fingers or upsetting shelf, pan and contents upon the hearth. Another good feature provided by this kind of door which will suggest itself to many is that it could be effectively used in warming the feet. A water boiler with a draw off tap is also fitted in, making the range all that could be desired for ordinary culinary purposes. It is substantially made of cast metal, the knobs, chains, hinges, etc., being bright, and is ornamental as well as useful in a kitchen. It may be used equally as well in the open as. in a chimney, and from the way it is constructed, coi®l be worked quite safely upon a sheet of iron in any room. The sizes Messrs Walker and Co. are now making are 2ft Gin, 3ft, and 3ft Gni. The illustration given above represents the Victoria Range, and one may be seen at the City Band’s shop in Dee street.